Find out how popular the last name Valandra is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Valandra.

Valandra, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Valandra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valandra in America

Valandra is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valandra surname appeared 230 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Valandra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valandra to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Valandra

The surname Valandra originates from the northern regions of Italy, particularly the Lombardy region. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "valente", meaning "brave" or "valiant". This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who exhibited courage or strength on the battlefield or in other heroic endeavors.

Records show that the Valandra family established themselves in the city of Milan as early as the 12th century. During this time, they were a prominent noble family involved in the political and cultural life of the city-state. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a manuscript from 1192, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Valandra, a respected military commander.

The Valandra name can also be traced back to the small town of Valendra, located in the province of Bergamo. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, which itself may have been derived from the Latin words "vallis" (valley) and "endra" (within), suggesting a settlement nestled within a valley.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Valandra family migrated to the neighboring region of Veneto, where they became influential landowners and merchants. One notable figure from this period was Marco Valandra (1325-1402), a successful trader who established a flourishing business network throughout the Mediterranean.

During the Renaissance, the Valandra name gained further prominence with the emergence of several notable artists and intellectuals. One such individual was Girolamo Valandra (1497-1572), a celebrated painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Venice.

Other notable individuals bearing the Valandra surname include:

1. Cesare Valandra (1560-1628), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in Milan.
2. Francesca Valandra (1632-1701), a Venetian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her influential salon and support of emerging artists.
3. Giovanni Battista Valandra (1725-1804), a prominent composer and music theorist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Salzburg.
4. Alessandro Valandra (1810-1879), a renowned Italian botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research on the flora of South America.
5. Maria Valandra (1871-1942), a celebrated opera singer who performed at some of the most prestigious theaters in Europe, including La Scala in Milan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valandra

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Valandra.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Valandra was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Valandra has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Valandra was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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